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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMedal
/ˈmɛd.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A flat piece of metal stamped or cast with an inscription and design, awarded to mark an achievement, such as in sports, military service, or academic excellence.
"She proudly wore her gold medal around her neck after winning the 100-meter sprint." - 2
A commemorative medallion issued to mark a historical event or honor a notable person.
"The museum displayed a rare silver medal minted to celebrate the coronation of the king."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle French word 'médaille', which traces back to the Italian 'medaglia' and ultimately to the Late Latin 'metallum' (metal). Originally referring to a coin of no current value used as a commemorative piece or token, it evolved by the 16th century to describe a piece of metal struck to commemorate a person, event, or awarded for bravery and achievement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Medal" is said worldwide
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médaille
Transliteration: /me.dɑj/
"Il a gagné une médaille d'or aux championnats."
Medaille
Transliteration: /meˈdaːlə/
"Sie gewann die Goldmedaille bei den Olympischen Spielen."
medaglia
Transliteration: /meˈdaʎ.ʎa/
"L'atleta ha ricevuto una medaglia per il suo coraggio."
medalla
Transliteration: /meˈða.ʎa/
"El equipo ganó una medalla de plata en el torneo."
medalha
Transliteration: /meˈda.ʎɐ/
"Ele recebeu uma medalha de honra pelo seu serviço."
पदक
Transliteration: padak
"खिलाड़ी ने दौड़ में स्वर्ण पदक जीता।"
奖牌
Transliteration: jiǎng pái
"他在比赛中获得了一枚金牌。"
메달
Transliteration: medal
"그 선수는 올림픽에서 금메달을 땄습니다."
メダル
Transliteration: medaru
"彼は競技大会で金メダルを獲得しました。"
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